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Advancing understanding of microbial biofilms through machine learning-powered studies.

Ting Liu^1,2, Yuting Zhai^1,2, Kwangcheol Casey Jeong^1,2

¹Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida, 2055 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA.

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Microbial biofilms challenge food safety and public health due to pathogen resistance. This review explores biofilms in food production and public health, highlighting machine learning

Keywords:

Food Food industry Machine learning Microbial biofilms Public health

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Area of Science:

Food microbiology
Public health
Antimicrobial resistance

Background:

Microbial biofilms are widespread, causing food spoilage and illness.
Pathogenic biofilms exhibit high antimicrobial resistance, complicating treatments.
Their impact on the food industry and public health requires comprehensive understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of microbial biofilms in the food industry.
To elucidate the implications of biofilms on public health.
To summarize advancements in biofilm research using machine learning.

Main Methods:

Literature review of microbial biofilms in food production.
Analysis of biofilm formation mechanisms and disease association.
Synthesis of machine learning applications in biofilm studies.

Main Results:

Biofilms are present throughout food production chains.
Mechanisms of biofilm-associated diseases are detailed.
Machine learning significantly enhances biofilm research understanding.

Conclusions:

Effective strategies are needed to combat biofilm infections in food and public health.
Understanding biofilm dynamics is crucial for food safety.
Machine learning offers powerful tools for future biofilm research.